May 20, 2010 It was Maui’s version of the “Shrek” finale, when all the characters, especially Donkey, take the stage to rock out on a golden oldie, strutting and mugging through their curtain calls. more »»

April 22, 2010 Energy on a movie set isn’t normal everyday energy. Not only is it hurry up and wait, but it’s orchestrated, pre-planned, group deja vu — the same moment in time, repeated over and over again. more »»

March 18, 2010 Even at the peaks of his career, first in the late ’60s, then in 1980, Peter Graves’ star never burned as bright as Tom Cruise’s. It would be like comparing a match to a Roman candle. more »»

February 25, 2010 Whether ice or snow, the screen is always white. I long believed it was the high-contrast white balance of the background that made the Winter Olympics such a perfect sporting event for TV. more »»